The Luna curse

silvery glow over the gathered wolves below. They watched her with a mix of hope and sorrow, their eyes reflecting the pain of recent loss. Her father

ancestors. She took a deep breath, steadying herself. This was her m

. She held the ceremonial staff, its ancient runes glowing faintly. "Kai

s echoing in the silence. She knelt before Elder Lyra, b

ancestors, I declare you, Kaida, as the new Luna of the Shadowclaw Clan,

ated deep within Kaida's soul. She rose to her feet, turning to face h

t leader, and his spirit will always be with us. But now, we must look to the future. I promi

s symphony. Kaida felt a surge of determination. This was

zing with thoughts. She was greeted by Luka, her closest friend and t

aid, clapping her on the shoulde

nks, Luka. I just hope I

red her. "You're stro

he air was thick with the scent of pine and earth, a reminder of the land they were swo

ed, his hand instinctively mo

h alert. "Stay close," she whis

hadows. It was a young wolf, barely more than a pup, with wide, fri

he gasped, his voice

art aching at the sight. "What

reaths coming in ragged gasps. "Bloodfan

. "Bloodfangs. They never mi

and any attack from them could mean war. She had to ac

ers," Kaida ordered. "I nee

r thoughts a whirlwind. She found Elder Lyra in deep conversation with a group

ite the turmoil inside her. "A young wolf from a neighboring village

s is grave news, indeed. We must

f stone and wood. Torches flickered on the walls, casting long shadows as

r voice echoing in the hall. "Our neighbor's village was targeted, and

ian, spoke up. "We cannot let this aggression go

But we must be cautious. A full-scale w

scouting party to investigate the extent of the attack and gather int

e decision, Luna. We must remain vigi

young wolf. What horrors had he witnessed? And how many more were suffering under the Bl

he cool night air refreshing against her sk

t he's still in shock," Luka reported. "We need

aze fixed on the horizon. "We

ka tensed, their eyes scanning the darkness. A figure emerged, cloa

pered, her voice

eyes locking onto hers. There was a strange intensity in his g

ere?" Luka demanded,

gesture of peace. "I come

Kael here? What did he want? She took a dee

t?" she asked,

About the attack. And about a

What could be so dire that Kael would

voice steady despite

an you realize. The attack on the village... it's just the beginning. We're

me kind of trap? But the urgency in Kael's eyes told

?" she asked, her vo

nflict between our clans. His name is Fenrir, and he's more powerful than

she'd thought. The fate of both clans hung in t

resolute. "But know this, Kael-if this

. But believe me, Kaida, this is no trick. O

her. This was just the beginning of a battle that would test her in wa